Saturday, January 15, 2011

TEA and HISTORY

Actually, it was history first and tea later when Derek Winterbottom's new book,
"TENERIFE An English History" was presented to an appreciative audience of over eighty guests in the gardens of Sitio Litre in Puerto de la Cruz last Wednesday, January 12, 2011.

Derek, an historian and author of some twenty publications has now written a comprehensive history of the island as it has been recorded in the English language.

Derek Winterbottom

After guests were seated in the garden, John Lucas and Ken Fisher began by introducing the author, who then took the microphone to tell us about his new book.

The weather was fair and sunny.
There were ladies wearing summery straw hats, and men in Panamas.

Peter, a friend of the author

Tea and coffee were served with sandwiches and cakes after the presentation.

Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves at the event and it was pleasant to stroll around the garden afterward to admire the orchids and other exotic plants.

Unlike many other publications in English about Tenerife, Derek's book takes one in a very readable manner through the island's history and development from the early volcanic beginnings, the Guanche era, the Spanish conquest, the arrival of foreign visitors and settlers, the growth of agriculture and trade, up to events of recent years.

With a detailed index of local names and places, and with photos in both colour and black and white, "TENERIFE An English History" will serve as an invaluable introduction to the island's history for those English-speaking residents or visitors who would like to improve their knowledge of Tenerife's interesting past.

Derek Winterbottom

Derek Winterbottom resides on the Isle of Man and spends winters on Tenerife.

His book is available through the English Library in Puerto de la Cruz and costs twelve Euros.

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Welcome to Tenerife Journal!

I'm Canadian from Vancouver Island and have been living in Spain since the 1960s, first in Palma de Mallorca, then on the island of Ibiza and now on Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Photography has been my most active hobby for some years and the Canary Islands offer wonderful photo opportunities with their dramatic volcanic landscapes and lush vegetation. My Memories of Mallorca on Canarybird's Nest tells how I came to be living in Spain. Tenerife Journal is about my current life on this beautiful island. I hope you will find something interesting to read on both my blogs. I'm currently working on a third blog: Food Photo Tips. I welcome your comments. Thanks for the visit!
Sharon.